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vendredi 4 mars 2011

Inventory Challenge No. 21 - FOLLOW YOUR DREAM...

Happy Friday dear friends,
Christina and I are once again welcoming you to our Inventory Challenge, No. 21, Spring colors. This is a very special challenge for us, because we are dedicating it to our very sweet and mega-talented friend, ELISE. She is about to undergo surgery and we thought the theme for our challenge was so appropriate because spring denotes renewal and revival. We wanted to do something to raise her spirits and let her know that we will keep her in our thoughts and in our hearts. Good luck, Sweet Girl!!!!!

For my card, I was inspired by the Sound of Music. A few weeks ago, I had the chance to see the musical, ever since, I have been singing some of the lyrics. There was my inspiration. I wanted to create a multiple scene card. I came across a tutorial for a waterfall mini album., this would allow me enough space to stage a few scenes of this inspiring story. All was going smoothly, I chose my images, started coloring them; until I started sneezing, not just ordinary sneezing: violent sneezing (LOL). I though it was just a temporary problem, until evetime I opend a copic, it went worse... OMG... I thought I was going nuts, but no. GOOGLE gave me a perfect explanation: an overdose of copic fumes!!! and I am not the only one OUF. I recognize I have very sensitive breathing system, but never thought I would be affected by the ethanol contained in Copics. My son confirmed this fact, some artists do have respiratory problems with alcohol markers. Well, I have not tried yet, I let my nose rest! But will certainly find a solution...

Enough bla bla, my card now! I chose Tilda wants a hug to represent Maria signing Climb every mountain in the first scene. Isn't she perfect for the role? I framed the scenery,using a tutorial I found on Nadyne's blog, for a frame-card. I modified the mesures, because I did not want anyhing too deep, because inside, there will be all the waterfall system. I used Magnolia die cuts for the swirl, the tag and the leaves. I made my little roses. The embossing was made with a Stampin Up embossing folder. As soon as my printer is back in operation, I will amend my post, in order to see the sentiment that should be on the tag. (The text of the song I have chose is: Climb every mountain, Ford every stream, Follow every rainbow, Till you find your dream..."

Danielle, this is absolutely magical...a totally stunning creation. Tilda is colored magnificently and, oh my goodness, loving all those details, especially the lovely bow and glittered tag!The sentiment you have in mind is perfect!!!!! You have really outdone yourself on this one, my friend!

I needed that song today sweet Danielle! Your card is beautiful - gorgeous - love the colors and I especially love the pretty bow with the swirl and flowers. I am looking at your rainbow and singing that song!Love, Sandy

Oh Danielle!!! Honey this is sooooo beautiful! It's just evokes so much love! Gorgeous colors, design, and the perfect embellishments. And oh my gosh, that rainbow ribbin couldn't be any more perfect! What an amazing gift for your friend! I'm sure she will treasure it forever!

Oh my gosh, I sure hope your little nose calms down with the copics! I can't imagine how bad that would be! Take care!!hugs, Sharon

Oh my goodness Danielle! Thank you SO very very much!!! You and Christine have totally melted my heart and have plastered a huge smile on my face that will last all day long if not even more!! ;) I have to run out and do more testing today .. gosh, all the drivers on the road will see me driving and smiling to myself and think I'm a nutcase. LOL!!! But they don't know what I'm smiling about so grandly!

This creations is just .. soooo happy and joyful! I LOVE the scenery you've created and Tilda looks as if she's saying, "Come on .. enjoy the sunny beautiful days here!" Yes yes yes Tilda! I most certainly will! :) This is GORGEOUS dear friend! Absolutely incredible! I loooove it!

Gorgeous!! Sound of Music is one of my favorite movies (the other being the Wizard of Oz) and now to add Tilda to the mix.. oh it can't get much better!! Beautifully done and I can't wait to see the rest of it!!Teri

Not only a beautiful card, but a wonderful story to go with it. Well about how you came about making the card! Sorry to hear about the Copic effect, wow, hadn't heard that before. Gorgeous card Danielle, loved it!!!

Oh Danielle, this card is so cute, adorable, beautifully colored, and speaks Spring! Love the scene you created and yes, I can hear that song in my head...by Julie Andrews? It's such a beautiful song to go with this beautiful card for Elise. Hugs, Cami

Oh la la! What an amazing card with such a beautiful scene, Danielle! Love this color combo and the frame idea is fantastic! Great coloring too and such lovely embellies! I've got to find a ribbon like this, looks fantastic.Sorry to hear about your ethanol allergy. Maybe you should try putting on a mask. It's a bit inconvenient but it's better than giving up. Your coloring is gorgeous!Thanks for coming by my blog, you sweet heart! You always have such kind uplifting words!Bisous, Iulia

Hi Danielle!You have created such a sweet scene! The Sound of Music is one of my favorites and I think you have certainly captured the essence in your card.I do hope that you will be able to keep using your Copics. Perhaps open the window a teeny bit?Hugs Jeanette xxo